Waitomo District, Te Kuiti

Show us your personality!

Show us your personality!

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270 days ago

Crafty Arty Adult Workshops: Make a Brooch

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

Join Hilary and using your own design
create a brooch with embroidery thread.
Sat 26th August: 10.15am-1.45pm

Cost: $2 per adult (16+)
All materials provided for these workshops.
To book your space please e-mail: museum@waipadc.govt.nz

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270 days ago

Crafty Arty Adult Workshops: Make & Mend

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

Join our host Hilary for a workshop on Creative embroidery
embellishments and mending (bring an article of clothing to work on).
Sat 12th August: 10.15am-1.45pm

Cost: $2 per adult (16+)
All materials provided for these workshops.
To book your space please e-mail: museum@waipadc.govt.nz

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272 days ago

Would you jump the ditch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
Share your thoughts by commenting below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the… View more
With changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
Share your thoughts by commenting below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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270 days ago

Getting Started with Family History

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

Celebrate Family History Month this August with Te Awamutu Museum – Education & Research Centre and the Te Awamutu Genealogy Society!

30 August, 11am-12pm.

Join us for a FREE talk on how to get started with researching your family history.
Learn tips and tricks from the experts and … View more
Celebrate Family History Month this August with Te Awamutu Museum – Education & Research Centre and the Te Awamutu Genealogy Society!

30 August, 11am-12pm.

Join us for a FREE talk on how to get started with researching your family history.
Learn tips and tricks from the experts and discover the resources available here at the centre – including a new subscription to Ancestry Library Edition, FREE for users.

Bookings essential through email: museum@waipadc.govt.nz or phone 07 8720085.
Spaces are limited get in fast to book your seat!

COST FREE!
Limited parking onsite at back of Centre and on Rickit Road.
Also close parking on Jackson St by Super Liquor and Carlton Street.
Looking forward to seeing all you and we’re excited to support your researching journey!

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271 days ago

Last chance to buy tickets!

Heart Foundation

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Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round … View more
Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment.

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272 days ago

Do you know the answer?

Riddles from The Neighbourly Riddler

It’s been around for millions of years, but is never more than a month old. What is it?

*Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Like this post!*

Don't forget to check back at 2pm when the answer will be revealed.

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273 days ago

One gift? Why not give 52 gifts with The TV Guide.

The TV Guide

Spoil the TV connoisseur in your life with a subscription to NZ’s most popular entertainment magazine. The TV Guide contains TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles, and more!

This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues … View more
Spoil the TV connoisseur in your life with a subscription to NZ’s most popular entertainment magazine. The TV Guide contains TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles, and more!

This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues delivered weekly straight to their home. Offer available until 2 September 2023.

The team at The TV Guide.
Find out more

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275 days ago

Poll: True or false? Drinking a glass of red wine every day is good for your heart.

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

To find out the answer, click the link below and take our ‘Truth about alcohol' quiz.

www.heartfoundation.org.nz...

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True or false? Drinking a glass of red wine every day is good for your heart.
  • 50.1% True
    50.1% Complete
  • 49.9% False
    49.9% Complete
2429 votes
275 days ago

Do you know the answer?

Riddles from The Neighbourly Riddler

I can never be thrown but I can be caught. Ways to lose me are always being sought.

*Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Like this post!*

Don't forget to check back at 2pm where the answer will be revealed.

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275 days ago

Dining table makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Awamutu

Is your dining table tasteless and dull?

Apply high gloss Resene Black for an instant injection of tabletop glam.

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276 days ago

Do you know the answer?

Riddles from The Neighbourly Riddler

You can hold me in your left hand but not your right. What am I?

*Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Like this post!*

We'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm but be quick as today's riddles will be gone the next day!
Got an idea for a riddle? … View more
You can hold me in your left hand but not your right. What am I?

*Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Like this post!*

We'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm but be quick as today's riddles will be gone the next day!
Got an idea for a riddle? Message us here

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276 days ago

Poll: How do you keep your dentures sparkling?

The Denture Man

Keeping your dentures sparkling isn't hard but there are sensible ways to do it - and not so sensible. What do you think the right way to do it is?

(Contact us - The Denture Man - if you have questions about dentures. We'd love to hear from you.)
Find out more

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How do you keep your dentures sparkling?
  • 69.8% Denture cleaner tablets
    69.8% Complete
  • 14% Bleach and toothpaste
    14% Complete
  • 7% Vinegar and baking soda
    7% Complete
  • 4.7% Lemon juice and salt
    4.7% Complete
  • 4.7% Ketchup and mustard
    4.7% Complete
43 votes
282 days ago

The most beautiful spot in every region of NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in … View more
Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in NZ's regions? Do you have a favourite spot in the Waikato, Taranaki, Canterbury, Southland or elsewhere?
Feel free to comment below, send me a message or email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. Please include 'NFP' in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in an article. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

279 days ago

Poll: Is the letterbox obsolete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With online being the main mode of communication these days, it's no wonder that there has been a worldwide mail decline and here in Aotearoa, NZ Post has needed to lay off 750 full-time staff. Do you think it's time to say goodbye to the trusty letterbox?

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Is the letterbox obsolete?
  • 5.3% Yes, it can go!
    5.3% Complete
  • 34.1% Not just yet, I still use it
    34.1% Complete
  • 60.6% Never, there'll always be a need for it
    60.6% Complete
3118 votes
276 days ago

Keep up with culture!

The Team from Fraser ACE Adult Community Education

Te Reo Māori is a really important language to learn in New Zealand. Especially with the push towards decolonisation and the amazing resurgence of Maori culture.

Whether you are in community or teaching roles, Te Reo is a really amazing skill to have that will give you the ability to connect … View more
Te Reo Māori is a really important language to learn in New Zealand. Especially with the push towards decolonisation and the amazing resurgence of Maori culture.

Whether you are in community or teaching roles, Te Reo is a really amazing skill to have that will give you the ability to connect strongly with and have a better understanding.

Te Reo is for everyone to enjoy together, especially when taught by passionate and enthusiastic people in a safe and encouraging environment. Don’t be shy!

We would love to support you through your learning journey! Find out about our Te Reo classes today.
Learn with us

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